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40516 Tonopah Road, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

$3.00M3bd · 5ba · 3,998 sqft
Lot 19,602 sqft•HOA $689/mo•Single Family Residence•
Active
•11d on market•MLS# 219153506

Property Description

OPEN FRIDAY AND SUNDAY 11:30A-2P - CALL FOR GATE CLEARANCE 760-933-3377. A rare opportunity to restore and reimagine a remarkably original Hollywood Regency-influenced Mid-Century Desert Modern residence designed by noted architect Charles E. DuBois. Recognized for his distinctive residential work, DuBois helped shape Southern California's postwar modernist landscape with homes celebrating dramatic architectural forms, open interiors, natural materials, and a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. Completed in 1969 and situated within prestigious, guard-gated Thunderbird Heights, this architecturally significant residence is set against a spectacular desert and mountain backdrop. Encompassing approximately 3,998 square feet on a generous 19,602-square-foot lot, the home offers three bedrooms, flexible office or gym space, and a two-car garage. Inside, soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and a gracious floor plan create an impressive sense of scale. Remarkably preserved period details--including terrazzo floors and a dramatic stacked-stone fireplace--retain the character and craftsmanship of its era. The recently painted exterior provides a fresh canvas for the home's next chapter. Remarkably intact and awaiting the thoughtful restoration it deserves, the residence offers an exceptional opportunity to honor DuBois' original vision while introducing sophisticated contemporary comforts. For the discerning buyer, this is more than a renovation opportunity--it is the chance to become the next steward of an important desert modern residence and create an extraordinary architectural retreat in one of Rancho Mirage's most celebrated communities.

Features & Amenities

Thunderbird HeightsFeeBuilt 1969

Property Details

Subdivision
Thunderbird Heights
Land Type
Fee
Year Built
1969
Property Type
Residential
Property Subtype
Single Family Residence
Parking Spaces
6
Garage Spaces
2
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas, None
Cooling
Air Conditioning, Central Air, Electric
View
Mountain(s), Panoramic
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Terrazzo
Roof
Rolled/Hot Mop
City
Rancho Mirage
Zip Code
92270
County
Riverside
Listed byKeller Williams Luxury Homes, Geoff McIntosh & Associates·760-933-3377

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Current Rates

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Monthly Payment
$15,159.52
Principal & Interest
Loan Amount
$2,398,400
Total Interest
$3,059,027
Total Payment Over 30 Years
$5,457,427
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About Thunderbird Heights

This property is located in Thunderbird Heights, a community in Rancho Mirage. Explore more listings in this neighborhood to compare options and pricing.

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Comparative Market Analysis

Luxury Tier · 5 active · 5 closed

40516 Tonopah Road, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

Thunderbird Heights · Rancho Mirage · Single Family Residence

$3.00M
Luxury Tier
Beds
3
Baths
5
Sqft
3,998
Lot
19,602 sqft
Year
1969
$/Sqft
$750
Pool: Yes✓
Spa: Yes✓
View: city✓
Garage: 2-car✓

Listed 13.1% above the median closed sale of $2,650,000. Closed comps sold at 92% of list — buyers have negotiating leverage. Expect a longer timeline — comps averaged 126 days on market. Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.

Price Position

Positioned above the market — commands a premium.

Premium
Subject listed at $3.00M· $750/sqft
Total list price
Closed comps
vs closed median $2.65M
+$348K (+13.1%)
Active comps
vs active median $2.10M
+$898K (+42.8%)
Price per sqft
Closed compsinsufficient comp data
Active comps
vs active avg $/sqft $672
+$78 (+11.6%)

Active Properties (5)

Active Comparables

AddressCityYearBDBTHSqFtLotSzLP/SqFtLPDIMScore
14 Santa Rosa Mountain LaneRancho Mirage2006453,92220,038$992$3.89M22765
25 Santa Rosa Mountain LaneRancho Mirage2006343,59016,553$1,017$3.65M361
7 Cielo Vista CourtRancho Mirage2005463,74613,939$407$1.52M458
1207 Tamarisk West StreetRancho Mirage1969333,7884,356$376$1.43M6553
25 Cassis CircleRancho Mirage2007453,68916,988$569$2.10M3149
Total: 5 · Average3.64.63,74714,374.8$672.2$2.52M66
Median3,746$2.10M

Closed Properties (5)

Closed Comparables

AddressCityYearDateBDBTHSqFtLotSzLPSPSP/SqFtSP/LPDIMScore
2 Echo LaneRancho Mirage202109/28/2026454,15519,602$4.25M$3.95M$9510.9323765
70854 Fairway DriveRancho Mirage195306/12/2026333,76018,295$2.69M$2.59M$6880.966963
1 Makena LaneRancho Mirage202407/16/2026454,48322,216$3.60M$3.60M$8031.004261
2 Nebulae WayRancho Mirage200608/10/2026344,57324,394$3.00M$2.50M$5470.8320559
3 Siena Vista CourtRancho Mirage202507/16/2026453,74816,553$2.95M$2.65M$7070.907548
Total: 5 · Average3.64.44,143.820,212$3.06M$3.06M$739.2—125.6
Median4,155$2.65M$2.65M

Market Analysis

List vs Sale $/SqFt

Sale Price Trend

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Sale vs List Price

AI-generated CMA

This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.